Hi Guys:
I have a new drysuit which has a Si Tech inflator valve. Looking at Si Tech web's site. It's the Si Tech Shell Inflator (Low Push Button) with an International Connector. It looks like there are two types of International Connectors, one with a large internal bore and another with two small internal bores that lead into the valve chamber/orifice. The Apeks inflator of my previous suit used an International Connector with the two small bores. The DUI hose that I have been using locks to the Apeks inflator without any problems and easily. However, it will not lock with the Si Tech inflator valve. It looks like the groove that is machined at the base of the connectors are slightly different in size and location. This would explain why the hose won't properly engage.
Is this a defect in production or is this one of the differences between the two connectors? The inflator hose from my Hollis Wing locks engages correctly. All my other low pressure hoes engage with it but not very securely. The DUI hose that I have does not engage at all.
You can see the different connectors on this PDF by Si Tech. I just can't tell any external differences from the picture, due to the resolution.
http://www.sitech.se/media/40266/valve-manual_2013_web.pdf
Appreciate your input,
I have a new drysuit which has a Si Tech inflator valve. Looking at Si Tech web's site. It's the Si Tech Shell Inflator (Low Push Button) with an International Connector. It looks like there are two types of International Connectors, one with a large internal bore and another with two small internal bores that lead into the valve chamber/orifice. The Apeks inflator of my previous suit used an International Connector with the two small bores. The DUI hose that I have been using locks to the Apeks inflator without any problems and easily. However, it will not lock with the Si Tech inflator valve. It looks like the groove that is machined at the base of the connectors are slightly different in size and location. This would explain why the hose won't properly engage.
Is this a defect in production or is this one of the differences between the two connectors? The inflator hose from my Hollis Wing locks engages correctly. All my other low pressure hoes engage with it but not very securely. The DUI hose that I have does not engage at all.
You can see the different connectors on this PDF by Si Tech. I just can't tell any external differences from the picture, due to the resolution.
http://www.sitech.se/media/40266/valve-manual_2013_web.pdf
Appreciate your input,
